Foundation Public School (FPS) is a private institution in Pakistan, established in 1981 by Raza Minhas along with his spouse Yasmeen Minhas and family friend Sabiha Mohammad. It is considered one of Karachi's top schools having a student body of 6000 supported by 500 members of the teaching staff and operating nine campuses in Karachi and Hyderabad. FPS provides education to children from ages 3.5 years to 18 years, leading to ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level. The Hyderabad campus continues to offer Intermediate diplomas while all campuses in Karachi focus on O Level and A Level curriculum standards.
Student admission at FPS may involve private tutors, who prepare an individual to achieve a high test score, which can also be influenced by political figures.
Athletic activities include soccer, cricket, badminton, table tennis, rowing and throwball.
Students after graduating from FPS O-Levels have a choice to continue their A-Level (12th and 13th Grade) education at another educational institute or continue at Foundation Public School
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